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Mawsonite: Cu+6Fe+++2Sn++++S8
Comments: Polished Secton (PPL) showing traces of digenite (dig) throughout massive bornite (bn). A large grain of mawsonite (mw) is present at the bottom right. Location: Kidd Creek Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide deposit, Western Abitibi Subprovince, Timmins, Ontario, Canada. Scale: Picture Size 0.5 mm. © National Resouces of Canada
Comments: Mawsonite inclusions in brassy yellow chalcopyrite. Location: Mount Lyell, Queenstown, Tasmania, Australia. Scale: See Photo. © Jeff Weissman / Photographic Guide to Mineral Species